Hilda is one of seven sisters who actively preserve silver working traditions passed on to them by their father, Gregorio.

Archeological excavations show that some of the forms still made today, such as shawl pins, date back nearly 2,500 years.

Hilda, who first aspired to become an economist, brings an entrepreneurial vision to her work, introducing new techniques that result in higher-quality work and greater productivity while still maintaining traditional designs.

Her work, which fuses modernity with tradition, is represented in the Smithsonian Institution’s collection.